IATF2025 will provide a unique and valuable platform for businesses to access an integrated African market of over 1.4 billion people with a GDP of over US$3.5 trillion created under the African Continental Free Trade Area.

B2B & B2G Matchmaking at IATF2025 – Trade and Government Connections

The platform will provide opportunities for matchmaking, business exchanges and conclusion of business and investment deals. This is supported by a dedicated African Buyers Programme which will provide trade facilitation and financing solutions to African buyers.

What is the African Buyers Programme?

The African Buyers Programme is designed to identify and connect qualified buyers with credible suppliers of “made in Africa” products and services, facilitating trade and fostering business exchanges. By offering dedicated support, the programme aims to promote intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), ultimately strengthening economic ties across the continent. The platform will provide opportunities for matchmaking, business exchanges and conclusion of business and investment deals.

Get informed and empowered as the Intra-African Fair targets and supports buyers as key players in driving intra-African trade through the African Buyers Programme.

The African Buyers’ Programme benefits a wide range of businesses, including manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and export trading companies, as well as any other enterprises that require goods for resale or operational use. At IATF 2025, attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to onboard onto the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG), a powerful digital trade ecosystem designed to connect buyers, sellers, and traders with trusted partners across Africa and beyond.

ATG streamlines trade by providing essential tools to verify business partners, access real-time market intelligence and regulations, facilitate seamless cross-border payments in local and hard currencies through PAPSS, and unlock a variety of financing options to support business growth.

Whether you’re looking to expand into new markets, reduce transaction costs, or build trust with verified partners, ATG simplifies trade, accelerates deal-making, and empowers businesses to thrive. Don’t miss this chance to transform your trade journey—join Africa Trade Gateway at IATF 2025 and unlock new opportunities!

CANEX at IATF2025 – Empowering Africa’s Creative Economy

What is The Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX)?

The Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs) as drivers of both economic growth and cultural engagement primarily generate income through the trade and commercialisation of intellectual property rights whilst creating new jobs in higher occupational skills, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises.

With advancements in technology, especially the digital and streaming revolutions, creative and knowledge-based industries have become leaders in disruption and innovation, emerging amongst the most dynamic sectors in the global economy. In addition to its economic benefits, cultural and creative industries generate non-monetary value that can contribute significantly to achieving people centered, inclusive, and sustainable development.

The event provides a unique platform for facilitating business, investment, collaboration, partnerships, and inspiration amongst creatives across the value chain. The objectives of CANEX @ IATF2025, include gathering continental and global players to showcase and exhibit their goods and services, and to explore business and investment opportunities within the rapidly expanding creative economy.